Divine Emperor of Heavenly Destiny

Lu Chao’s words sent a shiver through the crowd. Dean Jiang and the others wanted to object, but stopped themselves. After all, he was going to save his father-in-law. They really couldn’t stop him.

Just then, Sun Shijin said softly, ”Lu Chao, let Old Yu go with you. His speed is unmatched when he goes all out.”

Sun Shijin had originally wanted to go and protect Lu Chao himself, but as the top master of Dragon Flame Academy, if he left, there would be no one left to protect the academy...

The Dragon Flame King had ordered Yin Ye to no longer openly assist Dragon Flame Academy.

After deliberating all night, they decided to have Yu Fei, a Transformation Realm Peak expert with one foot in the grave, accompany Lu Chao to Saint Su City.

The speed Yu Fei had displayed that night was something even Sun Shijin and Yin Ye could barely match. If any trouble arose, he could whisk Lu Chao away and possibly save his life.

Lu Chao didn’t refuse. Having a Transformation Realm Peak expert by his side was, of course, a good thing.

And so, Lu Chao set off with Yu Fei, Fan Jinhu, and of course, Cheng Yunsu.

But why bring Fan Jinhu?

To intimidate people, of course. Fan Jinhu was now quite famous throughout the Hundred Countries. Everyone believed that as Fan Changcun’s grandson, his ability to command troops was utterly terrifying...

Just as they were about to depart, Yin Ye returned from the Hundred Flames Trading Company.

He said to Lu Chao, ”Witch Ying has agreed. We will storm the Saint Bone Zheng Family together when you arrive in Saint Su City.”

Lu Chao nodded gravely in thanks...

Then, Yin Ye added softly, ”Qixing is already waiting for you outside the city. Don’t hold back.”

And so, Yin Ye watched the group of four depart, letting out a quiet sigh of relief...

He approached Sun Shijin’s side and said softly, ”After this, I’ll have truly made a bitter enemy of the Saint Bone Zheng Family.”

He never expected this trip to the Dragon Flame Royal Capital to escalate into something like this.

Of course, this wasn’t Lu Chao’s fault. The real issue was that the Celestial King Academy was determined to deal a fatal blow to Dragon Flame Academy.

Sun Shijin, however, was still unsettled. He murmured, ”Junior Brother Yin Ye, are you sure there won’t be any major issues with Witch Ying?”

Yin Ye chuckled. ”Don’t you know Witch Ying by now? He may be obsessed with money, but his true nature hasn’t changed. Deep down, he still wants to help Dragon Flame Academy. He’ll definitely give it his all.”

Hearing this, Sun Shijin’s mouth twitched, his expression full of disbelief.

”Regardless, the Three Heroes of Dragon Flame Academy are finally taking action together again,” Yin Ye said with another smile.

That was right. Witch Ying of the Hundred Flames Trading Company had also once been a student at Dragon Flame Academy.

Back then, they were known collectively as the Three Heroes of Dragon Flame Academy...

Sun Shijin was the Destiny Bone Madman, Witch Ying was the Bone-Breaking Madman, and Yin Ye was called the General-Bone Butcher.

Because he was the one who led soldiers.

For so many years, they each had their own affairs, their own burdens, and their own constraints.

And now, they could finally make one last stand together for Dragon Flame Academy, their crumbling alma mater.

Suddenly, Yin Ye changed the subject. ”How is the Divine Bone Nine Sons Array?”

Sun Shijin looked toward the nine people still in Meditation, took a deep breath, and said, ”No other surprises. Lu Chao said he didn’t gain much with his Life-taking Bone, but for the other nine, you can see that their Destiny Bones are evolving.”

Originally, everyone had wondered if the Demon Dragon Divine Bone contained some profound Martial Dao secrets that could be comprehended.

But there were none. Now, Sun Shijin could only hope the nine of them would have great gains.

The words had barely left his lips...

Fan Jinxiang was the first to open her eyes. She murmured, ”What a magical Divine Bone Nine Sons Array. My Heavenly Destiny Bone feels stronger and purer. I feel like my True Qi Realm is about to break through.”

In fact, among all the Descendants of Azure Flame, Fan Jinxiang’s talent was the highest; she was the only one who possessed a Heavenly Bone.

Don’t forget, her grandfather was Fan Changcun.

The next stage of evolution for a Heavenly Bone was the Saint Bone, which was, of course, a near-impossible feat. But Heavenly Bones also varied in strength, and after being refined by the Divine Bone Nine Sons Array, hers had become purer.

The next moment, Luo Wendeng’s eyes shot open as well. He exclaimed in delight, ”My Heavenly Destiny Bone... it’s advanced to a Heavenly Bone!”

Fan Jinxiang’s words hadn’t been particularly remarkable, but Luo Wendeng’s announcement sent Sun Shijin and the others into a state of ecstasy.

’The Divine Bone Nine Sons Array... it can actually make a Heavenly Destiny Bone evolve!’

All the high-ranking members of Dragon Flame Academy clenched their fists. Hope had arrived. There was hope!

And Luo Wendeng continued, ”In three more days, my True Qi will reach the Innate Realm.”

They had been tested by the blood and fire of the Chaotic Hundred Countries, and their progress had been astonishingly fast. With their Destiny Bones now advanced, they were naturally even more formidable.

Soon, everyone emerged from their Meditation, and all of them had made gains.

Besides Luo Wendeng, Yu Xiaoping had also advanced to the Heavenly Bone.

She, too, had advanced in a single night.

However, she was young and her Martial Arts Realm was slightly weaker. For her to reach the Innate Realm within a month, Sun Shijin and the others would still need to find a way.

Gazing at the five Descendants of Azure Flame, Sun Shijin lamented, ”A pity. They are merely descendants of the Azure Flame Martial Dao Sect.”

Dean Jiang and the others also sighed one after another...

Forty years ago, the ones who joined the Azure Flame Martial Dao Sect were those with lacking Destiny Bones and Martial Arts Talent. Of course, their descendants’ talent couldn’t compare to that of the disciples from the Azure Flame Sect’s martial arts division back in the day.

But if they hadn’t been part of the Soldier Dao Sect, they would never have survived.

In the end, the group pushed those thoughts aside. Gritting their teeth, they all shared the same sentiment: ’Lu Chao, you have to come back alive.’

Only when Lu Chao returned could they activate the Divine Bone Nine Sons Array again. Only then would they have a greater hope for the future.

At this, Yin Ye spoke softly...

”There won’t be a problem.”

”He has troops at his command. There will be absolutely no problem. His Soldier Dao has already surpassed Fan Changcun’s.”

When he said this, Sun Shijin and the others were stunned. They thought they must have misheard.

...

Meanwhile, Lu Chao’s group of four left the city without issue, rendezvousing with Yin Qixing and the troops of Marquis Jilong outside the walls.

They set off, spurring their horses toward Saint Su City.

「Three days later...」

Lu Chao and his party arrived in a forest not far from the outskirts of Saint Su City.

”Master Fan, Vice General Yin, you will stay here for now and wait for my signal...”

”Old Yu, you’ll enter the city with me and Xiao Su’er.”

At Lu Chao’s command, Marquis Jilong’s troops halted.

Lu Chao and Cheng Yunsu, along with Yu Fei, headed toward Saint Su City...

As the city of a Saint Bone Family, Saint Su City was like a kingdom within a kingdom—it was their personal fiefdom.

Even the Dragon Flame King had to show great respect to the two Saint Bone Families.

Entry into Saint Su City wasn’t overly strict. The trio simply paid a small fee and entered the city directly. Without any delay, they made their way toward the Su Mansion.

However, as they reached a particular street, their path was blocked.

A squad of guards in black blocked their way. ”The Saint Bone Su Family has important matters to attend to today. This road is closed.”

Lu Chao raised an eyebrow, his gaze falling on one of the guards. The man looked familiar; he was likely one of the guards who had accompanied Elder Lady Su to Azure Flame Town.

So, without hesitation, he said, ”We’re from Azure Flame Town.”

As soon as he said this...

The guard’s eyes widened in an instant as he recognized Lu Chao. He roared, ”Men, seize them!”